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Beta Phi Mu Lambda Chapter: Barriers and Support Scholarship
Beta Phi Mu Lambda Chapter: Barriers and Support Scholarship
The Beta Phi Mu Lambda Chapter Barriers and Support scholarship will provide two $1,000.00 scholarships in 2025 to University of Oklahoma Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) students whose success in a graduate program may be impacted by a number of barriers or factors, such as being a first generation college student, being a single parent, chronic illness, unaffordability, changing careers, or technology barriers, to name a few examples. This scholarship aims to alleviate a small portion of the financial stress for currently-enrolled students by providing a check to put towards graduate school expenses in any way that they choose.
Any University of Oklahoma School of Library & Information Studies master's student may apply for this scholarship; there is no minimum GPA to be eligible, and students may apply regardless of how long they have been an OU MLIS student (early-program and late-program students may both apply). Part and full-time students are both eligible to apply.
The 2025 application period closed on February 15 at 11:59pm. Congratulations to our 2025 recipients—Tessa and Marissa!
If you have any questions or need technological help, please contact the Beta Phi Mu Lambda Officers at bpmlambda@gmail.com.
Meet Your New Officers—Zane and Theresa
Meet Your New Officers—Zane and Theresa
Vice President/President Elect
Zane Ratcliffe, MLIS:
Zane Ratcliffe is currently the Instruction and Research Services Librarian at the OSU-Tulsa Library. Zane studied music and psychology at the University of Central Arkansas before studying at the OU School of Library Information Studies (SLIS).
During her time in the SLIS program she served as secretary of the Oklahoma Library & Information Studies Student Association (OLISSA), and also served on the OU SLIS Graduate Studies Committee. In addition to Beta Phi Mu, Zane is also currently a member of the American Library Association (ALA), the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA), and the Oklahoma Chapter of the Association of Research and College Libraries (OK-ACRL).
Zane looks forward to the opportunity to serve the Beta Phi Mu Lambda Chapter and is excited to help create opportunities for scholarship and community for LIS students and future Beta Phi Mu members.
Treasurer
Theresa Carrol, MLIS:
Theresa Carrol is a Library Media Specialist. She recently won staff of the month and was featured by the Oklahoma School Library Association for a makerspace she created in her school library. As a graduate student, she served as a member of the School Library Advisory Board, the Graduate Studies Committee and was nominated for Beta Phi Mu.. Her work experience includes quality control, inventory management, and operations manager. Previously, she has taught in a bilingual preschool and led an after school program for elementary and secondary students.
Chapter By-Laws Revisions Approved in March 2022
Chapter By-Laws Revisions Approved in March 2022
Lambda Chapter Membership voted in March 2022 to approve the following By-Laws changes:
Clarify confusing wording
Removing gendered language
Iterating that all members of the Board are voting members
Removing the specific duties of each Board position, allowing the organization to adapt as-needed
Including a Public Relations Chair position to aid in the Chapter's marketing and outreach efforts
The Lambda Chapter Board voted to adopt these By-Law revisions on March 4, 2022. or reject the changes.
The Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society (Beta Phi Mu) would like to remind everyone of their Professional Membership category.
This membership category is intended for those who meet all requirements for Regular Membership (GPA of at least 3.75 upon graduation from an ALA-accredited or approved LIS program, and professional recommendations), but for whatever reason did not join at the point of graduation.
Applicants for Professional Membership are also asked to provide evidence of their contributions to the field of library and information science. There is a one-time, lifetime membership fee of US$150. More information about this new category of membership, and a link to the application form, can be found at: https://www.betaphimu.org/membership.html
Beta Phi Mu, established in 1948, is a formal Affiliate of the American Library Association and has been a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) since 1969. The ACHS provides recognition for legitimate college and university honor societies, setting standards for organizational excellence and for scholastic eligibility. Many ACHS-certified honor societies offer professional memberships or similar membership categories. The Beta Phi Mu Executive Board approved adding this membership category at their April, 2018 board meeting and the by-laws changes necessary for formalizing this change were ratified by the Beta Phi Mu membership on the May, 2018 ballot.
Interested LIS professionals and LIS faculty members are encouraged to visit the Beta Phi Mu website for more information, or to contact Beta Phi Mu Headquarters with any questions they may have.
For more information:
Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society:
Beta Phi Mu Membership Information:
https://www.betaphimu.org/membership.html
Contact:
Alison M. Lewis, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Beta Phi Mu International Library and
Information Studies Honor Society
PO Box 42139
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: 267-361-5018
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